Your new organisation
Southend-on-Sea City Council is a unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who work alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.
Working for Southend-on-Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.
Your new role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highways Inspector to join the Highways Team on a full-time and permanent basis. As a Highways Inspector, you will undertake highway condition safety inspections, identifying defects in accordance with stated guidelines and organising appropriate remedial works, recording information collected and action taken. You will identify defects in any street furniture and road markings and inform the appropriate person or organisation for further action. You will inspect Statutory Undertakers' Works in accordance with the provisions of the New Roads and Street Act 1991, the Highways Act 1980, and other statutes. You will also initiate and serve defect notices as required and to justify remedial work for those responsible for the defect.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, a professional qualification or at least 2 years' experience in a Highways / Street Works Inspection related field is essential. This is a varied role that requires confidence, flexibility and independence. You'll be comfortable using a mobile PC, keen to learn new systems and be able to travel across the city as needed. From time to time, you may be required to work evenings and weekends, attend court as a witness and work independently in a lone-worker environment. You'll also need to be comfortable wearing a uniform as part of the role.
It is also important that you have good knowledge of relevant Highways related legislation, including and not restricted to:
- New Roads & Street Works Act 1994
- Traffic Management Act 2004
- Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice
- Highways Act 1980
You will need to be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the safety implications of working on the highway and be able to identify the requirements of Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual.
What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.
What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above, so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.The Council is an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, ***, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.
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